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P870 LRD

1997 Morgan Plus 4

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,773 mi
Last recorded46,773 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Morgan Plus 420,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 LRD
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 46,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 45,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,809 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,088 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 41,435 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 41,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,771 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,771 miles

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f kingpin worn to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,649 miles

front section of exhaust cat corroded

n/s/f king pin worn to limit

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s/f king pin worn to limit

slight play both front damper blades

Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front section of exhaust cat corroded

n/s/f king pin worn to limit

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s/f king pin worn to limit

slight play both front damper blades

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,732 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,426 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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P870 LRD is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 20,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P870 LRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 29 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P870 LRD registered?

P870 LRD is a 1997 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P870 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 LRD shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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